Senior Human Resources Associate

Job Identification (Reference Number)**:14772**
Position Title**:Senior Human Resources Associate (Learning Initiatives) (2 Positions)**
Duty Station City**:Valencia**
Duty Station Country**:Spain**
Grade**:G-6**
Contract Type**:Fixed-term (1 year with possibility of extension)**
Recruiting Type**:General Service**
Vacancy Type**:Vacancy Notice**
Initial duration**:1 year with possibility of extension**
Closing date**:20 May 2025**

**Introduction**

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

With 172 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

**Context**

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.

With 172 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people.

The Staff Learning Unit (SLU) is located within the Intergrated Talent Management Division (ITM) of IOM and is responsible for managing programmes and initiatives established in line with the learning and development needs of the Organization. SLU is based in Valencia and Manila.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, ITM Division and the Head, Staff Learning Unit at the IOM Global Learning Centre, and under the direct supervision of the Human Resources (HR) Officer for Learning Initiatives, the Senior HR Associate for Learning Initiatives will assist in monitoring the entire project lifecycle of global learning initiatives in coordination with service providers and other relevant colleagues in IOM.

RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist in coordinating the design, development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of assigned global ecosystems/programmes focusing on, but not limited to: digital upskilling (with specific focus on data and AI), role-based learning paths (CoM Learning Path, RMO Learning Path) and leadership development programmes (IOM Leadership Programme, Young Professionals Programme).

2. Support the Head of the Centre in the development and implementation of an organization-wide learning strategy for all staff and leaders with specific focus on leadership development as well as data and AI upskilling and its integration into key areas of work (the latter, in coordination with ICT).
3. Draft sections of proposals for new learning initiatives that address a learning gap identified through surveys, discussions, workshops, etc.
4. Contribute to the global learning calendar by ensuring that all learning events managed are featured in the calendar and the learning management system.
5. Work with colleagues responsible for communications to design a communications plan and implement global and targeted promotions leveraging relevant communication channels.
6. Conduct Levels 1 and 2 evaluation (Kirkpatrick) following the delivery of these learning events.
7. Work with Supply Chain Division (SCD) and with ITM colleagues responsible for procurement to identify and select service providers who will help with the development and delivery of learning programmes. This includes, but is not limited to writing Terms of Reference (ToRs), working with relevant colleagues on developing and finalizing LTAs, etc. Conversely, work with relevant colleagues in the team to check invoices and ensure payments to service providers are made.
8. Collaborate with Departments in Headquarters and/or with Regional Offices (ROs) as a Learning